Customer Feedback, Reviews & Awards

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AWARD :  " BEST REGIONAL/TOURING PRODUCTION COSTUME DESIGN 2017 "

- for York Stage Musicals - AlwaysTimeForTheatre

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" In my 20 years of treading the boards, I have NEVER SEEN costumes as breathtaking as the Priscilla, Queen of the Desert ones.

Best costumes ever! "

- Mr. A. Booker, Performer  (Rotherham Musical Theatre Company)

 

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"  The costumes were astounding and wouldn't have been out of place on Broadway. "

- Mrs. J. Sykes, NODA North East  (Rotherham Musical Theatre Company)

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" Absolutely amazing! Nothing is too much effort. Beautiful costumes with impeccable customer service. "

- Mr. B. Loy, Performer  (Rotherham Musical Theatre Company)

 

 

 

" From start to finish, I felt like I watching a professional Broadway show - a never ending stream of incredible costumes. "

- Mrs. A. Forrest, The Rotherham Observer  (Rotherham Musical Theatre Company)

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" I would highly recommend Charades. Excellent service and brilliant costumes, certainly West End standard.

Amazing costumes and the best service I've ever had. "

- Mrs. H. Pratt, Wardrobe Mistress  (Rotherham Musical Theatre Company)

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" The costumes blew everyone away - cast, crew and audience...

Many, many thanks to the entire Charades team for everything. "

- Mrs. A. Barry, Wardrobe Mistress  (New Venture Players)

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" The show is worth seeing just for the over the top costumes... "

- Mr. R. Crisp, The Northern Echo  (York Stage Musicals)

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" ... Stunning costumes... "

- ON Magazine  (York Stage Musicals)

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" ... Talking about the costumes, they were impressive with all their glitz and glamour and outrageousness, I especially loved the cupcakes. The time and effort gone into producing all the costumes doesn't bare thinking about. "

- Fairy Powered Productions  (York Stage Musicals)

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" ... Incredibly entertaining to watch thanks to stunningly playful, vibrant costume designs...

... Incredible costuming in a production of this scale from Charades Theatrical Costume Hire. "

- AlwaysTimeForTheatre  (York Stage Musicals)

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" Amazing to work with Charades for the first time on our production of Priscilla... They took all the hassle out of costuming such a difficult show and did it whilst having a lot of fun with us!

A big thank you to Gareth, Betty and the team. "

- Mr. N. Briggs, Director  (York Stage Musicals)

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" Absolutely excellent service when they came to fit our costumes for Priscilla - the team were friendly, attentive and efficient. The costumes looked stunning and the on-site alterations meant they had the perfect fit as well! Would thoroughly recommend Charades to any theatre group without a doubt! "

- Mr. S. Rippon, Performer  (York Stage Musicals)

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" Incredible costumes with an impeccable service. The team are friendly and professional and make alterations whilst on-site with the company! "

- Mr. J. Wawryniak, Performer  (York Stage Musicals)

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" Just wanted to say thanks for last night. The costumes are amazing! I've been sorting the costumes out for Christchurch for 15 years now and I can honestly say that not only are these the best costumes we've had but also the communication and service from you and your team has made what can normally be a very stressful area completely stress free.

It was so refreshing to walk away last night knowing the costumes were sorted and one less thing to worry about thanks to all your hard work. "

- Mr. M. Gamble, Director  (Christchurch Theatre Club, Loughborough)

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" Cannot fault anything to do with the service provided. So very professional. Clear instructions. Very helpful. Fast and accurate alterations on the spot. Clean, beautifully kept costumes. Organised down to the last small accessory. so excited to wear them on stage for our audiences! Thank you Charades. "

- Mrs. M. Swift, Performer  (Christchurch Theatre Club, Loughborough)

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" A massive thank you to Gareth, Betty, Liz and Reg from Charades for their time and expertise with the costume fitting! We were gagging at every single outfit!

Your costume set for this production was perfect! They received so much attention and praise from the company and the audiences.

Every single comment we received mentioned the fabulous costumes. A fantastic wardrobe and a great team of people at Charades. "

- Christchurch Theatre Club, Loughborough

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" A plethora of jaw-dropping, innovative costumes - they need to be seen to be believed. "

- Mrs. L. Watson, The Loughborough Echo  (Christchurch Theatre Club, Loughborough)

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" Working with Charades is bliss!

... They've excelled their own incredibly high standards with this show! FABULOUS! "

- Mr. K. Proctor, Director  (South Manchester A.O.S)

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" Everything about this is so perfect, amazing attention to detail. "

- Mr. J. Roberts

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" Last night we tried on our costumes for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. All I can say is WOW... they are sensational! We are so fortunate to be the very first production to wear them.

Can't wait for next week! "

- Mr. A. Walker, Performer  (South Manchester A.O.S)

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" Betty, you are a genius. I've had non stop feedback since last week on your incredible Priscilla costumes. "

- Mrs. V. Carey, Performer  (The Dunmow Players)

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" I wanted to personally say a big thank you for the wonderful costumes we hired from you for Priscilla. We were quite overwhelmed by them when they arrived and were impressed by your service and the care and time you took in showing us how to dress them. Betty is an amazingly talented lady!

Once again thanks for everything... we will highly recommend you to one and all. "

- Mrs. D. Barnardo, Wardrobe Mistress  (The Dunmow Players)

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" I truly am in awe of what you and the team have created with the Priscilla costumes - they are out of this world! "

- Mr. N. Angus, Performer

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" ... Words fail me after seeng the costumes for Priscilla that you have designed and made. Absolutely stunning! Well done... There were gasps from the audience sitting near me when each new set was seen... You must be rightly proud of what you have created. CONGRATULATIONS. "

- Mr. C. Moss, Musical Director

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" Betty, you and Gareth have pulled it out of the bag again - I hope you are really proud of the work you have done. The costumes are wonderful and the show comes to life by what you have produced! Keep going from strength to strength! "

- Mr. S. Chesters, Director

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" Betty your costumes were just amazingly out of this world and in a different stratosphere - marvellous! "

- Mr. D. Green, Performer

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" I just wanted to reiterate my sincere thank you to you and your team for the fantastic wardrobe you have created for Priscilla.

The comments we have received about the whole production have been nothing short of breath-taking. Your contribution to the success of the visual aspect and the practical job of making it all work have all been major factors in that success.

Please use this email as testimony for the amazing professionalism and quality you bring to the amateur market place, long may it continue! What you do goes above and beyond, and for me, a Director who prides himself on always trying to get the best results I can, it is simply heavenly. "

- Mr. N. Townsend, Director  (Preston M.C.S)

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" I just wanted to drop a message to express my eternal love, respect and thanks for your incredible work on Priscilla. Last night was just magical. I stood at the back of the audience during the finalé and there was an audible gasp at every costume that completed the walk down and that's what this show is about, creating magic! Thank you for making this show what it is for us, you're the dream team. "

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" I cannot recommended Betty, Gareth and the team at Charades enough! Their wardrobe for Priscilla is nothing short of exemplary. Nothing has been too much trouble and everything is presented in such a professional manner that it's made what could have been the biggest headache in to my favourite element of our production. Kudos and keep up the incredible work! "

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" I just wanted to drop you one last message to say how grateful I am for everything you've done to help us on Priscilla. Feedback has been nothing short of jaw dropping and just about every single review mentions your phenomenal wardrobe.

- Viva Charades! "

- Sound Ideas Theatre Company, Norwich

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